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If I Were a Man

Written by: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Narrated by: Candace Bennett
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) was an influential feminist author. This short story, "If I Were a Man" reveals the subconscious thoughts of Mollie Mathewson, a young woman who yearns to become a man. Then suddenly she becomes her husband, Gerald, and experiences various strange and different perspectives.
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Pockets an issue even then??

Interesting early feminist short story. A tad “twee” even for the period. Narrator took a while to get into her stride.

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